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Even though The X-Files was a geek culture staple of the '90s , its riveting plots and peculiar characters seem like they were made for the Internet, especially when you shrink them down to miniature size. Los Angeles-based Digital Producer and X-Files fan Tori , who chose to keep her last name stay anonymous, took on her nerdy side project, a series of photos called The Miniature X-Files Office , after being inspired by an X-Files -themed art show. Tori told Mashable, "At first, I started making the scenes just as an excuse to take pictures of the office. But then I realized these little silly scenarios were just as much fun."

Another January, another CES. Since 1967 The Consumer Electronics Show, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been a fixture of the technology calendar. The first show was held in June in New York City. Since then, CES has showcased the debut of an array of world-changing technologies: the VCR in 1970, the camcorder in 1981, the CD player in 1981, the MiniDisc in 1993, the DVD in 1996, the digital radio in 2000, the Xbox in 2001, Blu-ray in 2003.

Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti announced a plan to purchase body cameras for every Los Angeles police officer during a press conference on Tuesday. Garcetti said he plans to set aside money in his next budget to fund the purchase of 7,000 body cameras for LA police officers as part of a plan to equip every officer with the technology. The decision comes amid ongoing controversy over several high-profile police killings that have led to heightened scrutiny of policing practices nationwide.

As if there wasn't enough to feel sorry for Sony over. Along with another clump of stolen files, the group that has claimed responsibility for the hacking that has Hollywood rattled sent a warning message this morning regarding the "Christmas gift" it previously promised to those responsible for the Seth Rogen-James Franco comedy The Interview. Meanwhile, two former Sony employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against the studio in federal court on behalf of themselves and others "similarly situated," alleging that Sony failed to competently protect their personal information. Among the personal data stolen and leaked by the hackers: Social Security numbers, salary information, health care records, severance package details and many private emails.

Last month, one incredibly lucky Bob Dylan superfan named Fredrik Wikingsson was treated to a private Dylan concert at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. That gig, with Wikingsson the only person in the audience, was part of a Swedish film series called Experiment Ensam where a lone person takes part in events that hat are usually reserved for large crowds.